Hengill Ultra – Obligatory Kit

Hengil Ultra Trail 106K 

• Running bag/pack to carry obligatory equipment throughout the race.
• Mobile/cell phone ( organizers security number saved ), keep the phone turned on and make sure the phone is fully charged at the start of the race.
• Personal cup/beaker 15 cl minimum in addition to bottles or flasks.
• Bottles, flasks or „water-bladder“ that holds minimum 1 litre of liquid.
• 1 headlamp/torch in good working order with spare batteries. We recommend that the headlamp/torch is waterproof and 200 lumens or more.
• Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.
• Whistle.
• Self adhesive elasticated bandage which can serve as a bandage or strapping.
• Food reserve – Recommendation : 800kcal (2 gels + 2 energizing bars each of 65g )
• Jacket with hood which will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof and breathable membrane.
• It is the runner’s responsibility to judge if their jacket is both wind- and waterproof.
• Long-legged trousers or race leggings OR a combination of legging and socks which cover the legs completely.
• Cap or bandana or Buff®.
• Hat.
• Additional warm second layer – a warm layer top with long sleeves (cotton excluded).
• Can be a windproof jacket, but it does not replace the obligatory waterproof jacket, and vice versa.
• Gloves.
• Waterproof over trousers.

Hengill Ultra Trail 53 km*

• Mobile/cell phone ( organization’s security number saved), keep the phone turned on and make sure the phone is fully charged at the start of the race.
• Personal cup/beaker 15 cl minimum in addition to bottles or flasks.
• Survival blanket of 1.40m x 2m minimum.
• Whistle.
• Jacket with hood that will withstand bad weather in the mountains and made with a waterproof and breathable membrane. It is the runner’s responsibility to judge if their jacket is both wind- and waterproof.
• Waterproof trousers.

*The event organizer reserves the right to reduce or withdraw items from the obligatory kit requirements based on weather conditions on race day.